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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.49, 4,666.13 and 2,263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.49, 4,666.13 and 2,263.47 is: 3,122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.49 : 4,666.13 = 2,263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.49/4,666.13 = 2,263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.49x = 4,666.13 × 2,263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.49x = 10,561,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,561,633.95/3,382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.45

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